Agriculture & Farming Water Filtration

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.read-more p img { display: inline; margin: 0; } Proudly Filtering Water for: Agriculture, Irrigation, Crop Cooling, Frost Control, Pesticide Use, Fertilizer Applications, Aquaculture, Farming, Livestock & Poultry, Animal Feeding Operations, Greenhouses, Nurseries Forestry, Oil Storage "According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), water used for irrigation accounts for nearly 65 percent of the world’s freshwater withdrawals excluding thermoelectric power." - Center for Disease Control. Read about their Water Guidelines for Agriculture & Farming . Why be concerned about agricultural water quality? "Water quality can be affected by poor planning of industrial sites, animal farms, and barnyards and feedlots. Until recently, the type of water source has been indicative of the potential risks of contamination. Poor water quality can affect the quality of food crops and lead to illness in those who consume them. For example, the water may contain germs that cause human disease. Irrigating crops with contaminated water can then lead to contaminated food products which lead to illness when eaten. Groundwater, for example, has been considered one of the safest sources of water. However, depending on field location and field size, it may not be possible to use water from these sources for irrigation." - EPA. Read more about Laws and Regulations that Apply to Your Agricultural Operation by Farm Activity . Benefits: Environmental Protection Law Compliance Water Conservation/Sustainability Cost reduction in water usage (cheaper to heat clean water; equipment will last longer) Consistency in production Sanitation/Super cleanliness (liability reduction) Sustainability & consistency of vendor Clean water for workers Customized Solution (with our consultation) CRYSTAL QUEST® RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS Specific Contaminant Filtration: Nitrate: One of the biggest concerns from farming is that Nitrate leaches into the water from livestock excrement. It will leach int